A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4241293 Details
Epoch: 196 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4243265 epoch_slot_no: 9665 block_no: 4241116 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1697 time: 2020-06-02 03:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13980585cd355ef41f24f805f9c84b4ca6889b42553cd2caf96f430764f91758Block Operator
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